Clive Lewis MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Nagorno Karabakh: RefugeesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the Government's policy is on (a) the right of return and (b) civil rights protections for ethnic Armenians displayed from the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Answer: The Government has encouraged the Azerbaijani authorities to provide clarity on the rights and security of ethnic Armenians displaced by conflict who wish to return to the region. We commend the efforts of the Armenian government, which has supported thos...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArmenia: AzerbaijanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government plans to respond to recent alleged reports of violence against ethnic Armenians by Azerbaijan.
Answer: We are not aware of any recent reports of alleged violence against ethnic Armenians by Azerbaijan. However, we are clear that peaceful negotiation is the only route to a lasting resolution of the longstanding conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and w...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAzerbaijan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help protect human rights defenders in Azerbaijan ahead of COP29.
Answer: Along with our international partners, the UK continues to urge Azerbaijan to improve human rights protections for all its citizens; Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 in November provides the country with an opportunity to demonstrate meaningful action in thi...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDisputed Territories: Overseas TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has issued recent guidance to businesses operating in internationally-disputed territories.
Answer: The Overseas Business Risk service provides information on various risks in overseas markets. UK government staff in country produce these guides with specific information provided per country. These can be found on: Overseas Business Risk - GOV.UK (www.g...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help promote stability in Bangladesh.
Answer: The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. The Interim Government in Bangladesh has the UK Government's full support as it works to provide stability and promote human rights in Bangladesh. We encourage the work...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help uphold human rights in Bangladesh.
Answer: The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. The Interim Government in Bangladesh has the UK Government's full support as it works to provide stability and promote human rights in Bangladesh. We encourage the work...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: International Humanitarian LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is using the same system for (a) collating and (b) reviewing evidence on Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law during the conflict in
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary has made clear, he is not able to look back on advice made available to previous Government Ministers. That review process is underway. It is complex and requires careful consideration. The Foreign Secretary has committed to being...
Answered 5 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his policy on arms transfers to Israel will use the principle of atrocity prevention.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary's advice on arms sales follows the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, (SELC) including an assessment of commitment to IHL Compliance (SELC 2c) using a methodology that the Court of Appeal has accepted in judicial reviews. It draws ...
Answered 5 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish legal advice obtained under the previous Government on its decision to challenge the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction on Israeli military action
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary has made clear, he is not able to look back on advice made available to previous Government Ministers. As was announced on 26 July, the Government will not be submitting observations to the ICC, in line with its position that this...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordCaribbean: CompensationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to take steps to support the Caribbean Community's Ten Point Plan for Reparatory Justice.
Answer: The UK greatly values our strong and longstanding relationship with the Caribbean and CARICOM. We most recently showed our solidarity through support to the regional response to Hurricane Beryl. The Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness C...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
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